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Definition of notability

notability

/ˌnoʊ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
no · ta · bil · i · ty
Adverb:notably
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Plural:notabilities
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Adjective:notable
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• noun

1

The quality or state of being notable, worthy of attention, or prominent.

Example

"The historical landmark achieved national notability for its role in the civil rights movement."

2

A prominent, famous, or socially distinguished person.

Example

"Several local notabilities attended the charity gala at the museum."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French notabilite, from Medieval Latin notabilitatem, derived from Latin notabilis ('worthy of note'), from notare ('to mark or note').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Notability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/notability
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